MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Tigers picked up their first two AAC weekly awards of the season following their weekend series win over Middle Tennessee State. Blake Wimberley was named the AAC Pitcher of the Week for his Friday night performance vs. the Blue Raiders, while Taylor Howell was named to the AAC Honor Roll for his dominant offensive effort throughout the weekend.
Wimberley spun a complete game shutout vs. the Blue Raiders on Friday. Over nine frames, the redshirt freshman allowed just three hits and walked just two.